Transmission lift



2,901,218 Patented Aug. 25, 1959 ited States Patent Ofiice TRANSMISSION LIFI Archie Scott, Lake View, S.C.

Application June 26, 1957, Serial No. 668,114 4 Claims. Cl. 254-150) This invention relates to a lift or hoist for use in handling vehicle transmissions.

The object of the invention is to provide a hoist which will facilitate the raising or lifting of heavy vehicle transmissions. 1

Another object of the invention is to provide a hoist which is adapted to be conveniently or readily positioned in a vehicle and wherein by manually actuating the hoist, the vehicle transmission can be readily lifted or raised, as for example when the clutch or other portion of the vehicle are to be workedon.

A further object of the invention is to provide a transmission hoist or lift which is extremely simple and inexpensive to manufacture.

Other objects and advantages will be apparent during the courseof the following description.

In the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this application, and in which like numerals are used to designate like parts throughout the same.

Figure 1 is a sectional view taken through aportion of a vehicle, and showing the hoist of the present invention being used for handling or lifting a transmission.

Figure 2 is a sectional view taken on the line 2-2 Figure l.

Figure 3 is a longitudinal vertical sectional view taken through the hoist and taken on the line 3-3 of Figure 4.

Figure 4 is a sectionalview taken on the line '44 of Figure 3.

Referring in detail to the drawingsflthe numeral. designates a portion of avehicle of conventional construction which includes the usual transmission 11, and seat 12, and the seat 12'includes the usual backrest 13. There is further provided a dashboard 14, and the present invention is directed to a hoist or lift which is indicated generally by the numeral. 15. The hoist 15 is adapted to be used for lifting or handling the transmission 11, as for example when certain parts of the vehicle such as the clutch or transmission are to be Worked on. I

The hoist 15 of the present invention includes a first horizontally disposed beam or channel member 16 which is U-shaped in cross section, Fig. 2, and the lower surface of the beam 16 is recessed adjacent one end thereof as at 17, and the recessed portion 17 is adapted to conveniently or snugly engage the dashboard 14. The other end of the beam 16 is adapted to rest on the back portion 13 of the vehicle seat 12 whereby a convenient means is provided for supporting the hoist 15. After the hoist 15 has been used for handling the transmission 11, it is of course removed from the vehicle wherein the vehicle is used in the usual manner.

Arranged in spaced parallel relation below the first beam 16 is a second beam 18, and the beam 18 is also U-shaped in cross section. The beam 18 is offset with respect to the beam 16, so that one end of the beam 18 is arranged above the supporting portion 20 of the seat 12, while the other end of the beam 18 extends beneath the dashboard 14 as shown in Fig. l, for ex- 2 ample. The beam 18 is provided with a plurality of openings 19 therein.

Extending between the first beam 16 and second beam 18 is a pair of spaced parallel vertically disposed bars 21, and the lower ends of the bars'21 are secured to the beam 18 by means of securing elements such as bolt and nut assemblies 22. The bars 21 are further secured to the beam 16 by means of securing elements 22, as for example asshown in Fig. 2.

There is further provided a second pair of spaced parallel vertically disposed bars 23 which have their lower ends secured to the beam 18 by means of securing elements 22, and these bars 23 are also secured to the upper beam 16. A plurality of spaced apart openings 24 are arranged in the bars 21, and openings 25 are arranged in the bars 23, and these plurality of openings permit the bars 21 to be secured to the beam 16 at different elevations or heights whereby the hoist can be adjusted as desired.

Extending upwardly from the lower beam 18 and secured thereto is a bracket 26 which serves to support a winch or pulley 27. A crank or handle 28 is provided for operating the winch 27, and a cable 29 is arranged in engagement with the winch 27. The cable 29 is trained over a pulley 32 which is journaled in an end of the beam 18, and the cable 29 is connected to a block and tackle which is indicated generally by the numeral 30. The block and tackle'30 depends from and is secured to the lower beam 18 by means of a suitable securing element 31. A hook 34 depends from the block and tackle 30, and a suitable cable or line 33 is arranged in engagement with the transmission 11 and connected to the hook 34. The block and tackle 30 includes an upper pulley assembly 35 and a lower pulley assembly 36, so that by actuating the Winch 27 by means of the crank 28, the lower pulley assembly 36 can be raised whereby the transmission 11 can be lifted.

From the foregoing, it is apparent that there has been provided a hoist or lift which is especially suitable for use in handling transmissions such as the vehicle transmission 11. In use, when the transmission 11 is to be raised or lowered, as for example when portions of the vehicle are to be worked on, the hoist 15 is positioned as shown in Fig. 1. With the parts arranged as shown in Fig. 1, it will be seen that an end of the beam 16 rests on the back portion 13 of-the seat 12, while the other end of the beam 16 has its recessed portion 17 arranged in engagement with .the'dashboard 14 of the vehicle. This arrangement thus provides a convenient m'eansof supporting the hoist so that the transmission 11 can be readily raised or lowered. The other or lower beam 18 is offset from the upper beam 16 so that one end of the beam 18 projects into a position below the dashboard 14 so that access can be readily had to the transmission 11. The various openings such as the openings 24, 25 and 19 permit the parts to be adjusted to the desired positions, and after these parts have been moved to the desired position, the securing elements 22 can be tightened so as to maintain the members immobile in their various adjusted positions. With the parts arranged as shown in Fig. 1, it will be seen that by manually turning the crank 28, the winch 27 will be rotated and this will cause movement of the cable 29. The cable 29 is trained over the pulley 32, and the cable 29 is connected to the block and tackle 30. l' he block and tackle 30 depends from the beam 18, and the hook 34 is supported by the block and tackle 30. As the cable 29 moves, and with the line 33 connected to the hook 34 and engaging the transmission 11, it will be seen that movement or actuation of the winch 27 will cause movement of the transmission 11. Thus,

by properly rotating the crank or handle 28 the transmission 11 can be easily lifted whereby a mechanic or the like can readily repair or replace the necessary parts of the vehicle being worked on.

The parts can be made of any suitable material and in diflerent shapes or sizes. If desired, the various parts can be made of metal, and by means of the hoistof the present invention, heavy transmissions can be conveniently and readily lifted by one person.

While I have shown a preferred form of my invention, I reserve all rights to such modifications as properly fall within the scope of the invention as claimed.

I claim:

1. In a transmission hoist for a vehicle including a seat having a backrest and a dashboard, a first horizontally disposed beam U-shaped in cross section adapted to ex tend between said backrest and dashboard, a U-shaped second beam arranged in spaced parallel relation with respect to said first beam and positioned therebelow, a first pair of spaced parallel vertically disposed bars extending between said first and second beams and secured thereto, a second pair of spaced parallel vertically disposed bars extending between said first and second beams and secured thereto, a bracket extending upwardly from said second beam and secured thereto, a winch mounted on said bracket, a crank for operating said winch, a cable arranged in engagement with said winch, a pulley journaled in an end of said second beam and having said cable trained thereover, a block and tackle depending from said second beam and connected to said cable, a hook depending from said block and tackle, and a line arranged in engagement with said hook and adapted to engage the transmission being handled.

2. In a transmission, hoist for a'vehicle including a seat having a backrest and a dashboard, a first horizontally disposed beam of U-shape adapted to extend between said backrest and dashboard, there being a recess in the lower surface of said beam adjacent one end there of for engagement with said dashboard, a second horizontally disposed beam of'U-shape arranged in spaced parallel relation with respect to said first beam and positioned therebelow, said second beam being offset with respect to said first beam so that one end thereof is adapted to be positioned over the vehicle seat while the, other end of the second beam is adapted to extend beneath the dashboard, a first pair of spaced parallel vertically disposed bars extending between said first and second beams and secured thereto, a second pair of spaced parallel vertically disposed bars extending between said first and second beams and secured thereto, a bracket extending upwardly from said second beam and secured thereto, a winch mounted on said bracket, a crank for operating said winch, a cable arranged in engagement with said winch,

a pulley journaled in an end of said second beam and having said cable trained thereover, a block and tackle depending from said second beam and connected to said cable, a hook depending from said block and tackle, and a line arranged in engagement with said hook and adapted to engage the transmission being handled.

3. In a transmission hoist, a first horizontally disposed beam of U-shape, there being a recess in the lower surface of said beam adjacent one end thereof, a second horizontally disposed beam of U-shape arranged in spaced parallel relation with respect to said first beam and positioned therebelow, said second beam being olfset with respect to said first beam, a first pair of spaced parallel vertically disposed bars extending between said first and second beams and secured thereto, a second pair of spaced parallel vertically disposed bars extending between said first and second beams and secured thereto, a bracket extending upwardly from said second beam and secured thereto, a winch mounted on said bracket, a crank for operating said winch, a cable arranged in engagement with said winch, a pulley journaled in an end of said second beam and having said cable trained thereover, a block and tackle depending from said second beam and connected to said cable, a hook depending fromsaid block and tackle, and a line. arranged in engagement with said hook.

4. In a transmission hoist for a vehicle including a seat having a backrest and a dashboard, a first horizontally disposed beam adapted to extend between said backrest and dashboard, there being a recess in the lower surface of said beam adjacent one end thereof for engagement with said' dashboard, a second beam arranged in spaced parallel relation with respect to said first beam and positioned therebelow, said second beam being offset with respect to said first beam so that one end thereof is adapted to be positioned over a portion of the vehicle seat, while the other end of the second beam is adapted to extend beneath the dashboard, a first and second pair of spaced parallel vertically disposed bars adjustably connected at their opposite ends to said first and second horizontally disposed beams in relatively spaced relation to each other, manually operable means connected to said second beam for raising the vehicle transmission, a pulley journalled in an 'end of said second beam, and a cable trained over said pulley and connected at one end to said manually operable means, and at the opposite end to means for engaging the vehicle transmission.

7 References Cited in the. file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,198,414 Panchuk Apr. 23, 1940 

